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Learners create an electrical-circuit maze out of wire, then try to pass a paperclip through the maze without touching the wire. If the paper clip touches the wire, it closes the circuit, causing a light to come on or a buzzer to sound. This activity requires a basic understanding of how to build an electrical circuit.
- Under 5 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 11 - 14
- Activity, Game, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 5 m stripped wire
- 1 pair wire cutters
- 1 battery
- 1 noise maker or light
- 1 metal paper clip
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
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Engineering
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Physical Sciences
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Electricity and Magnetism
- Electric Circuits
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Electricity and Magnetism
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The Nature of Science
- Science as a Career
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Electronics
- Games
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- K-12 Outreach Office, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Source Collection
- TeachEngineering
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Regents of the University of Colorado, 2013